The 6-day WWII-focused tour, starting Sat 24th June 2023 at 7:30am. Discussion on the WhatsApp group.
Battle of the Bulge Tour. 24th June. 5 Days. 6 countries.
Summary:
- Saturday 24th June, Day 1: 8am Ipswich to Chem. des Eveux 5, 6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium. 450km (280 miles) + ferry. Long day. Hardcore.
- Sunday 25th June, Day 2: Loop 1
- Monday 26th June, Day 3: Loop 2
- Tuesday 27th June, Day 4: Loop 3
- Wednesday 28th June, Day 5: Home via Dunkirk (Early start.)
Day 1 , Saturday 24th June. Early start.
Stage 1: 8am Ipswich – Calais, 3hr motorway. 12:00 Ferry. (Direct route)
Stage 2: 15:30 Calais – Lille – La Roche-en-Ardenne
Route: Depends!
Day 2 – Sunday 25th June. TBA.
Day 3 – Monday 26th June. TBA.
240 km, 4hrs windy roads along DE-BE border, ending at Fort Eben-Emael
Day 4 – Tuesday 27th June. TBA.
420km 6 hours riding. Mega twisty. Bastogne War Museum included.
Day 5 – Wednesday 28th June. Home via Calais.
300km, 5hrs riding
Information
Accommodation details (coming soon)
Accommodation payments (coming soon)
- Expected cost in 2023 (6 days, beer, food) £400 per person plus…
- Accommodation is extra, at about £60 per night.
- Daily mileage: 250 km (Max £50 pounds fuel per day)
- Total: 190 per day. (£1100 total)